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GiN 2012 Election Cheat Sheet (Voter Recommendations)

Originally published November 5, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

GiN 2012 Election Cheat Sheet (Voter Recommendations)

GiN’s recommendations for the 2012 General Election, with a focus on Nebraska issues. This is a four-page PDF guide.  When viewed on a computer, it has activated (clickable) links to additional information on every issue presented and to outside resources recommended to provide information necessary to fill out one’s ballot on Tuesday. Links to sample […]

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What’s on Bob Kerrey’s Playlist Today?

Originally published February 28, 2012, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

What’s on Bob Kerrey’s Playlist Today?

I couldn’t miss the

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NE Ruling Class and the Media – Lincoln Journal Star’s Don Walton

Originally published September 23, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated February 27, 2018. 1 Comment

NE Ruling Class and the Media – Lincoln Journal Star’s Don Walton

Editor’s Note: This is the eighth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. We recommend starting with the article “Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide” which includes links to all other […]

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Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Originally published September 11, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated April 28, 2012. 5 Comments

Nebraska’s Ruling Class and the Perils of (Assisted) Political Suicide

Updated Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series about Nebraska politics, particularly as pertains to the Nebraska Republican Party and closely connected groups and their relationship to the “tea party movement”. Prior articles are linked here: 1, 2, 3. Articles following this will be added here: 5. “Governor Heineman Really Like Purple […]

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More on GOP Senate Candidates: Don Stenberg

Originally published July 12, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 12, 2011. 1 Comment

More on GOP Senate Candidates: Don Stenberg

This article is part of a continuing series about candidates for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ben Nelson. Our first look at each candidate includes some general information and links to databases about campaign finances, voting records, and some news reports. Prior articles: Jon Bruning Announces Bid for Senate […]

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Election 2010: A Whole Lotta Hype or Can YOU Help NE?

Originally published October 21, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated December 2, 2011. Leave a Comment

Election 2010: A Whole Lotta Hype or Can YOU Help NE?

By Shelli Dawdy There’s been a lot of hype about November 2, 2010, a good deal of which amounts to distracting people from focusing on important races and issues within their state, county, and local area. I hope I’m wrong about what may happen when reality starts to set in in the weeks and months […]

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